Entertaining

Racism is Ugly but Watch the Lighter Side in an Elevator

July 20, 2009

Racism is ugly in every shape and form. So this video is powerful – it’s funny because it’s true. Please don’t watch if you’re offended by the odd profanity, but please do watch if you’re offended by racism even more.

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Tokyo Timelapse

July 5, 2009

Simple, cool and funky.

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London Design Festival: The Battle of Trafalgar 2009

July 1, 2009

Spanish designer Jaime Hayón will create a giant chess set in Trafalgar Square, London, as part of this September’s London Design Festival. Very impressive!

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Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” by Madonna

June 27, 2009

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, sang the King of Pop’s Billie Jean during her “The Virgin Tour” in 1985. This video has emerged deep from the Pop Vaults and was clearly a recognition of Michael Jackson’s talent as it does almost 25 years later.

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Funny Video: Death by Powerpoint

June 27, 2009

We’ve all sat there and watched tedious, monotonous, and moronic powerpoint presentations. Perhaps some of us are actually guilty of producing them. This video is pretty amusing because it’s generally true! Simon Turner

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Music: Desert Rose by Sting and Cheb Memi

June 21, 2009

This is one of Michael Marquette’s favourite songs, and I have to admit that these day it’s also one of mine. The voice of Cheb Mami is haunting and Sting is one of the most talented musicians. Enjoy! [From Music: Desert Rose by Sting and Cheb Memi]

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Reality TV: Real People, And Great People

June 21, 2009

I have just spent the evening with one of Australia’s most famous and talented designers – he’s showing his worth on reality TV as we speak – brave, commendable and mind blowing. It has really hit home that he has had the balls to present himself to the world. From then on, he’ll make it [...]

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Music: Live Earth – Madonna & Goro Bordello

June 19, 2009

One of the most amazing experiences I remember of the last few years is watching Madonna at Wembley Stadium in London with the Roman Gypsey group, Gogol Bordello. She was the final artist at Wembley for the global event, Live Earth (of Al Gore fame) before handing over to the USA. Singing one of her [...]

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Design: Daft Punk is Cool

June 17, 2009

I spotted this design in Cool Hunter and I love it. They say: “Gianluca Fallone is a designer/illustrator from Argentina, currently based in London. At only 23 years old, he has managed to build up an impressive folio that includes work with clients such as MTV, Nike and Cartoon Network.”

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2009 June: Links that I’m Liking

June 16, 2009

These are the top ten links that I’m enjoying right now: Pearl, Will Ferrell’s landlord:It’s funny because it could be true (if Pearl was a little older) Lifehouse & Prof Chris O’Brien: It was sad to learn of Prof Chris O’Brien so please recognise his work and his legacy Designer Goods by Regenesi They’re stylish, [...]

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